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2026 AWARD WINNING FILM & DIRECTOR
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João Carrilho
2026 WINNER OF BEST ANIMATION
João Carrilho has been in the animation industry for over a decade, showcasing his versatile skills across advertising, short films, and animated series for clients including BBC and Cartoon Network. In January 2022, he embarked on a new chapter by establishing the animation studio Fly Mous
João Carrilho
2026 WINNER OF BEST ANIMATION
João Carrilho has been in the animation industry for over a decade, showcasing his versatile skills across advertising, short films, and animated series for clients including BBC and Cartoon Network. In January 2022, he embarked on a new chapter by establishing the animation studio Fly Moustache, specializing in the production of 2D animations. Motivated by a passion for storytelling and a meticulous attention to artistic detail, João remains steadfastly dedicated to ongoing refinement in every project he embraces.
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Film Title: The Guardians of Ria Formosa
Drawing on the visual language of Japanese anime, this animated short documentary explores Portugal’s Ria Formosa Natural Park through the journey of an iconic seahorse. Blending panel-based compositions, decorative patterns, and cinematic landscapes with scientific research from the Universit
Film Title: The Guardians of Ria Formosa
Drawing on the visual language of Japanese anime, this animated short documentary explores Portugal’s Ria Formosa Natural Park through the journey of an iconic seahorse. Blending panel-based compositions, decorative patterns, and cinematic landscapes with scientific research from the University of Algarve, the film reveals the dramatic 90% decline of the world’s once-largest seahorse population.
